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SA5 OPERATIONS MANUAL & PARTS LIST
(Rev. 2/2020)
SECTION 6 – TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Air Supply
Make sure the unit is connected to an adequate air supply.
Hose Restrictions
Check air lines for kinks or other restrictions.
Blockage of Air Flow Check for debris that may have come through the air line.
Check hose for blockage.
Check gauge; replace if needed.
Tank is full; empty tank.
Make sure discharge valve is closed.
Air leakage; check gaskets and loose connections.
Check tank selector valve and air supply
Check for correct size air connections.
1/2 air-lines should hot exceed 40'.
Check for air flow out of the muffler.
Check tank selector valve and air supply for being completely open.
Check discharge hose for blockage.
Check for a build up of fines in tank bottom; clean if necessary.
Check that cap is on suction port.
Air leakage; check gaskets and loose connections.
Float Control
Check float control; clean or replace.
Excessive Foaming
Consult coolant supplier.
Tank Turbulence
Check to see if air is being sucked in the discharge.
Will not start
Check filter. If full, empty. If blinded, clean or go
to a coarser filter bag.
Vac/pres gauge reads
full vacuum but has no
suction.
Fluid coming out of
"Discharge" Tank-to -
Pump connection.
Vac/pres gauge reads
Low suction.
Loss of suction
Will not discharge
Vac/Pres gauge reads
"6" psi.
Vac/Pres gauge reads
"0" psi.
Vac/pres gauge reads
"0" vacuum.
